8015-65-4

Basic information

• Product Name: AMYRIS OIL
• Synonyms: westindiansandalwoodoil;AMYRIS OIL;AMYRIS BALSAMIFERA BARK OIL;essentialoil,WestIndian;AMYRISOILW.I;West Indian type;Amyrisclairoil;Oils,amyris
• CAS NO: 8015-65-4
• Molecular Weight: 0
• EINECS: 232-458-4
• Mol File: 8015-65-4.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 291-300 °C(lit.)
• Flash Point: 230 °F
• Appearance: /
• Density: 0.959 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
• Refractive Index: n20/D 1.508(lit.)
• CAS DataBase Reference: AMYRIS OIL(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: AMYRIS OIL(8015-65-4)
• EPA Substance Registry System: AMYRIS OIL(8015-65-4)

Safety Data

• WGK Germany: 2
• RTECS: BV3325000
• Hazardous Substances Data: 8015-65-4(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Description

Amyris oil, derived from the steam distillation of the wood from the Amyris balsamifera L. tree, is a pale yellow to amber, slightly viscous liquid with a mild wood odor reminiscent of sandalwood and a burning taste. It is a clear, pale-yellow liquid that is soluble in most fixed oils and usually in mineral oil, and soluble in an equal volume of propylene glycol. However, it is practically insoluble in glycerin.

Uses

Used in Perfumery:
Amyris oil is used as a fixative in perfumery for its wood-like odor reminiscent of sandalwood, helping to stabilize and prolong the scent of perfumes.
Used in Flavor Industry:
Amyris oil is used in flavors, particularly for Oriental specialties and liqueurs, due to its unique burning taste and woody aroma.
Used in Fragrance Industry:
Amyris oil is used in the fragrance industry to add depth and complexity to scent compositions, capitalizing on its mild wood odor and sandalwood-like qualities.

Preparation

The oil is sometimes incorrectly called West Indian sandalwood oil. However, its composition and odor are different from those of the oils obtained from sandalwood species. The major components of amyris oil are sesquiterpenoids such as elemol [639-99-6], ??-eudesmol [473-15-4], and epi-??-eudesmol [15051-81-7]. Annually～50 t are produced.

Essential oil composition

The essential oil has the following constituents: alcohols: valerianol 21.5%; elemol 9.1%; cadinol 50.1%; β-eudesmol 7.9%; γ-eudesmol 6.6%; 10-epi-γ-eudesmol 9.7%; α-eudesmol 4.8%; 7-epi-α-eudesmol1 0.7%; dridemol 1.1%. Terpenic hydrocarbons: cadinene 10.7%; curcumene 1.5%; β-sesquiphellandrene 4.7%; β-bisabolene 0.8%; α-zingiberene 2.4%; seline 3,7(11)-diene 2.5%. Carbonyl and lactonic compounds: α-agarofuran 0.5%; bisabolone 0.9% (CoE, 2000).